Near & Arnold School Of Performing Arts
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Near & Arnold School Of Performing Arts
For the safety and well-being of our entire community, we encourage vaccinations for all people who are eligible to receive them. Performing Arts Classes for ages infant to teens in Creative Dance, Music Together, Contemporary and Street Dance, Musical Theater, Acting, Improvisation, and More!. I have a BFA and an MFA in acting.

That's over $100,000 and 7 years worth of training at some of the top institutions in the US. And yet, as a professional actor I find that I draw on my years as a student of SPACE just as much as I do on my professional training.
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Near & Arnold's School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education (SPACE) is an acclaimed afterschool performing arts program serving youth ages infant through 18. SPACE, located near downtown Ukiah at 508 West Perkins, offers an innovative year-round program that has become a vital beacon for hundreds of children and their families.
Print out the Financial Assistance form, then submit it with your Registration form and $15 deposit in person at the office or use the after hours drop box located next to the Box Office. SPACE's goal is to make its programs available to all interested students and their families.

We refer to the CA Dept. of Education Income Eligibility Guidelines for Child Nutrition Programs and also a family's individual situation, if revealed, when assessing eligibility.Please do not apply for a scholarship if you pay full tuition at a private school or other after-school program.
We want to offer you a brief description of how we work with students and the terminology we use to support their learning and social development. Our main philosophy is Time In, as opposed to Time Out. One of the main tasks for SPACE teachers is to connect thoughtfully and respectfully with each child.
After collaborating for ten years directing Performing Arts Summer Camp and other projects, Laurel Near & Paulette Arnold founded Near & Arnold's School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education in 1995. Both women have been teaching young people since 1981. All our staff are experienced performing arts educators or practicing artists.
By making a donation or monthly pledge to support our programs, you ensure our ability to expand the impact of our work in our exciting new facility and continue to give young people the tools and confidence to make healthy choices and build strong relationships in their lives and communities. SPACE is a professionally managed public benefit corporation founded in 1995 and funded by tuition, grants, and donations from individuals and businesses.
Reviews (9)
Vannah McCarthy
Vannah McCarthy
Jul 16, 2021
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An amazing arts center, especially for a small rural town! Bringing appreciation to our kids.
Abigail Comstock
Abigail Comstock
Jan 10, 2021
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They offer so many different styles dance and theater classes for all ages from birth through adulthood.
Megan Bradford
Megan Bradford
Jul 31, 2020
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This was my first visit to SPACE. I am a teacher of students with special needs. The staff did an excellent job of making it a good experience for us.
Courtney Hamilton
Courtney Hamilton
Jan 28, 2020
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Space has been a really good addition to our routine. My Daughter loves the street dance class, and next semester is trying a contemporary dance class as well. The performances are really well put
Together and the kids are all so excited to be a part of something so amazing. The costumes were great and the teachers are super with the kids. Lila loves her dance classes! We had attended classes when she was younger and then ventured off to ballet, gymnastics, etc, but so glad we came back. Definitely a great place to bring your kid for an extracurricular activity! Boy or girl!
Nia Foster
Nia Foster
Jan 24, 2020
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My daughter takes a dance class at SPACE and she absolutely loves it. I really appreciate how patient her teacher is, I have yet to see him get or sound frustrated, and my daughter's class is all 3 to 5 year olds.
David Post
David Post
Jul 09, 2019
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It’s hard to quantify how wonderful this place is. It’s so rare to have talent, love, selflessness, and professionalism all in one school for the arts for children. And it’s all here!
Adam Coleman
Adam Coleman
Aug 29, 2018
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SPACE has Music Together groups, all sorts of movement and dance for kindergarten and up, and even adult singing classes. I am so glad this place is here in Ukiah. It has made a big difference to my children.
Mary Henderson
Mary Henderson
Aug 16, 2018
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Very positive energy. SPACE has given
Community children a place of their own to learn and grow . Thank you to eveyone that make s SPACE happen
Apple Apple Pyro I.
Apple Apple Pyro I.
Jul 21, 2017
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My 4 1/2 yo son attends creative dance for the first time and he loves it so much, staff are so friendly his instructors Jim and Sophia are so professional.